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New and Notable Music Releases February 2017

posted Feb 9, 2017 in In the Spotlight

D.A.R.K.--Science AgreesD.A.R.K.--Science Agrees
Featuring members of The Smiths and The Cranberries, D.A.R.K.’s debut album features dark, new wave-inspired dance-rock.

 

 

 

DIANA--Familiar TouchDIANA—Familiar Touch
Canadian group writes pristine pop songs with bright synths, big, busy '80s drums, gentle guitars, and sentimental, yearning lyrics. 

 

 

 

 

Grateful Dead--Grateful DeadGrateful Dead--Grateful Dead
The 50th anniversary, deluxe reissue of the Grateful Dead’s debut album.

 

 

 

The Menzingers--After the PartyMenzingers—After the Party
Pop-punk band offers huge, anthemic choruses and big, hearty riffs on their 5th album.

 

 

 

Nails--You Will Never Be One of UsNails—You Will Never Be One of Us
The 3rd album from one of the loudest, heaviest, most brutal bands on the planet (and it was recorded in Salem, MA).

 

 

 

Oathbreaker--RheiaOathbreaker--Rheia
Groundbreaking 2nd album from this Belgian metal band expands on the black metal and shoegaze sound popularized by Deafheaven.

 

 

 

Run the Jewels--Run the Jewels 3Run the Jewels—Run the Jewels 3
The 3rd album by the rap supergroup made up of Killer Mike and El-P.

 

 

 

Sun Ra--Singles (The Definitive 45's Collection 1952–1991)Sun Ra--Singles (The Definitive 45's Collection 1952–1991)
A prolific jazz composer, bandleader, pianist, poet and philosopher, this set contains much of Ra’s more accessible work, making it an excellent introduction for newcomers.